Private Tour
Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov-Private Tour from Bucharest
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Transylvania is Romania’s most popular travel destination, and its charming and mysterious castles are a big part of the almost mythical fascination it spreads. From well-known monuments like Bran Castle to smaller castles that once belonged to the local aristocracy, the hundreds of castles of Transylvania tell a story of their own rise and decay, often directly connected to the troubled history of Romania.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Peles Castle
When King Carol I of Romania visited the small village of Sinaia in the foothills of the Bucegi mountains in the 1860s, he was captivated by its scenic location and commissioned the construction of a palace there. The resulting castle is easily one of the most stunning in all of Europe.The first couple to live there, King Carol I and his wife Queen Elizabeth of Romania were known to be very different in temperament and interests. The king was an accomplished soldier who greatly expanded and improved the Romanian military, and the queen was more artistic, with a great fondness for music, art, and literature, and even published poetry under the pen name Carmen Sylva. Peleș, too, was a reflection of these two different personalities. Important !! Peles Castle is closed on Mondays the visit is without inside tour
Bran Castle
The fame of the castle taken abroad is due largely to Bram Stoker, author of the famous novel “Dracula” – the story of the vampire-count that never ceases to fascinate. The connection between the character in the novel and Prince Vlad the Impaler – Dracula is even suggested by the author who wrote somewhere in the book “… was it really that prince Dracula who opposed the Turks over the great river, even from the border with Turkey.“ Although the history disproves that Vlad Tepes, ruler with vampire traits ever lived in Bran Castle, the blood – hungry count’s story is so popular and widespread that it almost no one is interested in the truth. Dracula’s legend is one thing, the story of Vlad Tepes is something different, but this “confusion” put the small town and the castle on the map of international tourism and brings important financial benefits to the area.
What‘s Included
Premium car
Tour guide
Pick up drop off to hotel
Photo sesion
IMPORTANT !! Peles Castle has a limited number of tickets, its recommended to buy the tickets online
EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY PELES CASTLE IS CLOUSED FOR THE INSIDE VISIT, ONLY THE EXTERIOR CAN BE SEEN
Lunch
Entry tickets not included
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Dracula Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov-Private Tour from Bucharest
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Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent option for long trip
Marco A,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent for the distances take the private tour, the very friendly and trained guide the castles are impressive in particular that of Peles, the Dracula does not have much appeal.
Fantastic Tour!
carlg946,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hi, I booked this tour for my partner's birthday as she has always wanted to go to Bran Castle. We were picked up at 7am as Bran Castle was a couple of hours drive by car. We arrived at Bran Castle around 9.30am. We went straight into the castle as it wasn't busy yet. We spent a couple of hours looking around the castle, gardens and the surrounding area. After touring the castle we headed to Brasov for lunch. We were recommended a couple of places to eat and we chose one which was 10/10. After a couple of hours in Brasov we headed to Peles Castle. We arrived at around 14:30 and headed into the castle. You do need to pre book this one ahead of time as they have morning and afternoon slots to avoid the castle from being over crowded. Our tour guide was fantastic from start to finish, this made us feel so relaxed. We didn't feel rushed to do anything and were given ample amount od time for everything. We learnt so much about Romania, Bran Castle and Peles Castle as he was extremely knowledgeable. All the recommendations were appropriate and greatly appreciated. The conversations throughout the day were great too. Thank you for a brilliant day. I would 100% book again and I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to visit Romania.
Peles, Bran and Brasov
Julie M,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful March day in Romania! My husband and I booked a private tour. Our guide, Radu, was great - knowledgeable about the area, history and interesting facts. He was very patient with me as I get car sick and the winding roads were a bit of a challenge for me! Peles castle was lovely with amazing architecture and the amazing backdrop of the Carpathian Mountains. We also toured the two abbeys down the mountain from it - super interesting! I purchased these tickets online. Bran Castle did not disappoint! We purchased tickets (we included the torture tour part but it’s optional) at the bottom of the hill before walking up to the castle. It has such history and - the stories! We had lunch and strolled around Brasov which has an Eastern European feel. So pretty! Go to the Black Church and ask about the statue of the boy! We had delicious gelato - Radu can show where is the best! It is definitely a full day as it is a good distance from Bucharest but totally worth it. Wear your walking shoes and take a water bottle! Thanks Radu for sharing your beautiful country with us - great day!
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Barbara K,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The trip to Peles Castle,. Brasov and Bran Castle was well worth it. Although it was a lengthy day from Buchapest to these sites, there was not enough time to see Brasov. This was due in part to not getting the first of the day tickets for Peles Castle and the exceedingly slow service at a restaurant in Brasov for lunch. Touring Bran Castle was very interesting but requires a lot of climbing. Sergio, our guide and driver, was pleasant, knowledgeable and able to ensure we got in places with ease.
Day Trip, Great Memories: Highly Recommend Bogdan!
yomayraa2017,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Traveling with our 1-year-old was a breeze thanks to Bogdan's, caring and professional private tour. He is highly informative, engaging, and shares great local tips. Expect an exciting, full day
Fantastic experience from start to finish!
Kristin K,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We almost didn’t take this tour, booked it at the last minute, and we're so happy we did! The tour turned out to be one of the absolute highlights of our visit to Romania. Our guide, Octavio, was fantastic. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and full of interesting stories. He adjusted the schedule so we could enter the castles at the best times, and his planning made the entire day smooth and completely stress-free. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Octavio. A+++
Such a great day
Carly B,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ahh what a great experience today was.. our guide Radu was very friendly, knowledgable and considerate.. we went to Peles castle (make sure you buy tickets in advance online as you will not want to miss this fairytale castle) Bran castle and we had lunch at a wonderful place in Brasov. Radu was excellent and I would not hesitate to use his service again, so much more enjoyable than getting a tour bus, thank you Radu!
Enlightening, relaxing, stress free, great value for money
Gavin32,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Radu was a fantastic tour guide. Got to see everything we wanted to and was accommodating of our requests. We were not rushed and having a one to one guide is much better than a big group trying to cram into a small space to look at something of importance We went in winter and the scenery on the drive was stunning. Radu is a very safe driver, despite the Romanian ‘rules of the road’ The traffic in Bucharest can be a nightmare so relaxing in a nice car is, in my opinion far better than on a coach. Picked up and dropped off at our air BnB so can’t ask for better service. I would 100% recommend spending the extra on a private tour.
Great excursion
Juergen H,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Radu was a great rider even in spontaneous snowfall. Very polite and absolutely reliable. Highly recommended!
Radu was an outstanding tour guide
Liz N,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We took a private tour on New Years Eve this year 2025 to Transylvania, Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle & the medieval town of Brasov, it was the best experience ever. Our tour guide was Radu. Such a great guy and so knowledged with the history of Romania, everywhere we drove through he explained to us different history of these places. He picked us up from our hotel at 7am, his vehicle was very comfortable and he provided water for us.. we had plenty of time at all our stops to take in history and view everywhere. He took us on a surprise stop which my teenager was very excited about. The filmset of the series WEDNESDAY, which we didn't even realise was filmed there. This was great. Our last stop was Brasov Medieval town where Radu took us to a lovely restaurant for lunch and we had the nicest ghoulish stew, which was great to warm us up. We arrived back at our hotel around 6.30pm. It was a long day but absolutely worth it. I would highly really recommend a private tour with Radu. He even found us a lovely restaurant for a new years eve meal in Bucarest that evening because we was not sure if we would get a booking last minute at this restaurant. Thanks again Radu for a special day. We will never forget it
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